... homicidal egoist, a being totally involved with his self-image...
...sorcerers had unmasked self-importance and found that it is self-pity masquerading...
"self-pity" is the real enemy and the source of man's misery. Without a degree of pity to himself, man could not afford to be as self-important as he is.
..sorcery is a journey of return. We return vistorious to the spirit, having descended into hell. And, from hell we bring trophies. Understanding is one of our trophies.
(Casteneda, Silent Knowledge)
